Staff Attorney – Housing

Legal Assistance Of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY)

Staff Attorney providing legal representation in eviction defense cases in Allegany and Steuben Counties. Join LawNY® in supporting low-income communities with comprehensive legal services.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBath • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,000 - $111,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a full-time caseload representing eligible clients served by our Eviction Prevention Unit.
Develop and maintain specialized knowledge in housing matters, particularly: landlord-tenant, subsidized housing, and government benefits.
Provide legal services to low income clients and client groups regarding these matters including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy.
Interact respectfully with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, with an awareness of the importance of cultural competence and humility.
Collaborate with other LawNY® advocates, human services providers, non-profit organizations and community groups as well as the courts, administrative tribunals and the private bar to address legal problems within our community, including providing community legal education.
Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment for fellow employees.
Cooperate in all grant reporting requirements, program reporting, timekeeping, file maintenance, case closing and compliance review.
Maintain a high level of professional competence through attendance of training sessions, seminars and conferences and individual efforts to keep abreast of current developments in the area of poverty law and the application of an equity lens to client service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admitted to practice and in good standing in New York State.
Valid Driver's License and access to reliable vehicle for transportation to and from court appearances, outreach event locations, and client meeting
Demonstrated commitment of service to people with low-income.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

94% Employer paid Medical Premium with 100% Employer paid in-network deductible
100% Employer paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Enhanced Short-term Disability
100% Employer paid Long-term Disability
Vision Insurance
20 Paid Vacation days per year
12 Sick days per year
5 Personal days per year
13.5 Holidays plus 2 floating Holidays per year
35-Hour Work Week
Hybrid Work Schedule (new staff are able to work from home up to 3 days per week. After 6 months, this increases to 5 days per week with Manager approval, as workload permits)

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationnegotiationadministrative advocacycase closingfile maintenancegrant reportingprogram reporting

Soft Skills

cultural competencehumilitycollaborationcommunicationcommitment to service

Certifications

admitted to practice in New York State